In the future, Q grading may become an obsolete profession…for humans that is. Typically, a buyer and “Q grader” will travel to the coffee plantation known as the origin to sample and then procure product for future shipment. Coffee cupping,…

Coffee grounds can be an excellent addition to a compost pile. The grounds are relatively rich in nitrogen, providing bacteria the energy they need to turn organic matter into compost. About 2% nitrogen by volume, used coffee grounds can be…

Conspicuous consumption of specialty coffee is on the rise in Istanbul. A city once synonymous with demitasse Turkish coffee, and tea from Rize’s mountainous, Black Sea coast, you can now practically get a single origin pour over from simit selling…

The idea of barrel aging coffee beans with fine spirits and wine sounds compelling. However, when you give it some thought, the realization dawns that this is just another overpriced industry trend hyped to the consumer. An up-market rendition of…